Part-time adult education, evening classes: London: City Lit

Interior decorative techniques

Essential knowledge and techniques to give your interior design scheme that wow factor. Learn from various design styles and explore the impact and effective use of finishes, colour, texture, window treatments, soft furnishings and fitments/furniture. Basic materials included.

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Key course information

Dates
16/01/11 - 06/02/11

Day(s)
Sun

Duration
4 weeks

Time
10:30 - 16:30

Fees
Full fee: £150^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VF363

Availability
Available
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^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

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Call enrolments: 020 7831 7831

Still got questions?
visualarts@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2700

Course outline

What is the course about?

Developing skills in interior decorative techniques.
Investigating the necessary components and skills required to put a scheme together.
Developing visual design skills.

What topics will we cover?

Looking at various design styles, historic and contemporary.
Students will have the opportunity to create a design in a chosen style.
Colour in interior design schemes.
Shape, form and texture and pattern.
Window treatments and soft furnishings.
How to research and resource materials/samples etc.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

Research and source materials for design schemes
Create mood boards exploring design styles
Create a scheme using colour, paint and wallpaper, hard and soft
finishes, window treatments and soft furnishings.
Understand shape, form and balance within interior design.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

For anyone with an interest in interior design. No previous experience necessary

You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions to support demonstrations, hand-outs and for health and safety information, and will be invited to take part in group discussion. You should be able to use numbers and be able to do simple measurements and calculations.

Please look at the rest of the course outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support in your English and Maths skills to help you to take part fully in this class.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Lectures, practical work on individual projects, informal group discussions, books, brochures, material and textile samples, mood boards, individual tuition, sharing of information with other students.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Only mount board and spray mount adhesive.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. Your tutor will give you feedback both individually and through group discussion.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 201 of the 10-11 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

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